Author's note: Hey everyone, this is my very first story, so I'm really sorry if bits and pieces sound rushed and everything. I'm kinda nervous about this, but do please help me out and review. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu! " btw, i don't think this story is as straight forward as it sounds, since you know how our favorite characters always seem to run into some trouble, in one way or another.

Disclaimer: The Sailor Moon series isn't mine. So the characters aren't mine either... -sniffle- they're so awesome though...

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It was another beautiful morning in sunny Tokyo. Serena yawned as she slowly awakened from her blissful recurring dream of marrying her love, Darien. As she rubbed her eyes, it dawned on her what today was. Saturday!

With sudden enthusiasm, she jumped out of bed and dashed to the bathroom to prepare for the day. Earlier that week, she and her friends had decided to spend the Saturday at the beach, where they could finally relax from the stress of school. But that was not the only thing that excited her. Darien also decided to come along, which meant that Serena could finally see Darien topless! Up until now, she had never seen his body, though she certainly knew that he was tank, thanks to the many hugs they shared. When she finished showering, she put on her bikini and over that she wore a short denim skirt and a yellow t-shirt. She grabbed her beach bag, threw in her essentials, plus a towel, sunscreen, sunnies and her trusty star locket and walked out of her room. As she reached the bottom of the stair, the doorbell rang. She opened the door and there stood Amy, who was wearing a blue floral dress.

"Hey Serena! Sorry if I might be a little bit early, but I was so excited about today!"

"Ah, me too! And no, you're not early, though you are the first one here. Lita and Raye called last night. Apparently they're going to go ahead to buy food and stuff for us. I can't wait until we hit the beach! Come in, come in!"

"Thanks," Amy said, as Serena led her in. It wasn't long before her doorbell rang again, and in walked Mina and Darien.

"Hey you two," Mina greeted, smiling, "I saw Darien in his care on the way here, so I hitched a ride. You two ready to go?"

Serena smiled, looking at Darien. I can't wait to see him topless, she thought, as she swept her eyes all over him, taking note of the faded jeans and light blue shirt that he wore. Darien caught her gaze, and returned the smile. Serena quickly looked away, blushing.

"Yeah, we're totally ready. Let's go!" Serena hurriedly ushered her friends out the door, and shut the door behind her. Her cheeks were still pink as she remembered how his eyes shone as he looked at her with that ultra-cute smile plastered on his face. She turned and saw that the others had already gone into the car, while Darien was holding the front passenger seat door open for her.

"Thanks," she whispered, as she pecked his cheek and slid into the car. He grinned as he shut her door and walked to the drivers' side. Serena sighed, I can't wait until he takes that top off. To think that today was only beginning!